The Commission has announced the further suspension of the set-aside obligation for arable land. The regulation, according to which four percent of arable land must remain fallow, is still not to apply. There are also proposals for catch crops and legumes.
By Markus Grabitz
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This also jeopardizes the expansion targets for renewable energies in Europe. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Lukas Knigge
Several European tire manufacturers were raided on Tuesday. The EU Commission explained the raids concerned possible price fixing for replacement tires.
By Redaktion Table
In his government statement, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his intention to expand the nuclear power network further. Nuclear energy is "French pride,” he said.
By Alina Leimbach
The European Parliament has launched an investigation into MEP Tatjana Ždanoka. The Latvian is alleged to have worked for the Russian Secret Service for almost 20 years.
By Redaktion Table
The party is alienating even like-minded politicians in Europe with its demands for re-migration and leaving the EU. While Marine Le Pen and Co. are toning down in order to come to power, the AfD is focusing on fundamental opposition.
By Till Hoppe
The German government will approve the AI regulation in Brussels on Friday. Digital Minister Volker Wissing was unable to prevail with his criticism. A position is also expected from France in the course of Tuesday.
By Corinna Visser
Poland's new Minister of Climate and Environment is tasked with the long-neglected coal phase-out. There is a lack of financial resources and compromises must be found in Polands large government coalition.
By Redaktion Table
The Platform Work Directive is one of the most important labor market policy measures of the current Commission. But whether the directive will pass is still completely open shortly before the deadline for negotiating legislation. The trilogue on Tuesday is likely to be tough.
By Alina Leimbach
Climate-damaging F-gases should only be used in air conditioning systems, heat pumps and refrigerators under certain conditions. The member states adopted a corresponding EU law on Monday.
By Lukas Knigge
